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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale	Texas
About Me	Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
City	Dallas
State	Texas
Country	U.S.A.
My Website URL	http://tinyurl.com/2rr6nx
My PDF Gear List	Sample Gearlist

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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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	Re: Re: WTB - OR Rain Claw Mitts The old ones weigh less than 2 oz. OR made both mittens and the claw design in the old form. Weight might be the better way to distinguish.	In Gear Swap » WTB - OR Rain Claw Mitts March 29, 3:03am
	Re: Delerion disappointment I sprung for the delerion lows (not pros) since I was late in checking them out and there was no size 10.5. The delerion low weight is more than stated on the timberland website with mine weighing ...	In GEAR » Delerion disappointment March 27, 7:28pm
	Re: balloon bed I think Bill Fornshell talked about this in the past and even made his own.	In GEAR » ultra light small packing sleeping pad March 23, 9:36pm
	Re: New MLD Shelters! If both trekking poles are used to hold the front up then what is holding the foot end up?	In GEAR » New MLD Shelters! March 23, 11:25am
	Geez I say go cry somewheres else. Ryan and crew are doing an outstanding job. This post was even added to the forum heat listing in the newsletter. What company would do that? Impressive testicular...	In Chaff » Throwing In The Towel March 22, 8:38am
	Re: Re: Re: Crossing Snow Fields What kind of nut driver did Brian use? I am having trouble getting the screws in and do not want to buy a drill. What tool should I get? I heard from Brian Robinson so got my answer.	In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Crossing Snow Fields March 10, 7:48am
	Re: Re: snow anchors Thanks for the replies. Yep, I'd probably damage the fabric anchors while trying to find them in the snow upon packing up. I'll check out the t anchors.	In Winter Hiking » Winter tent stakes March 06, 2:19pm
	Re: Gatewood Cape Review Two things come to mind: 1. Pic of trekking pole setting into hood looks complicated and potentially unstable. 2. Last pic showing sloping of walls...the way silnylon sags in a rain worries about...	In GEAR » Gatewood Cape Review March 06, 2:08pm
	Re: Winter tent stakes-Titanium MYOG I had forgotten about the snow/sand fabric anchors too. Some of those made of the newest lightweight fabrics would be very light.	In Winter Hiking » Winter tent stakes March 04, 5:19am
	Re: Re: Winter tent stakes I would not go out in winter without stakes because rocks or sticks might not be available in six foot of snow : ). I am surprised there are no titanium snow stakes shaped like the smc stakes but m...	In Winter Hiking » Winter tent stakes March 02, 6:00pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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	Review	Category
	GoLite Dawn I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...	In Backpacks - Frameless May 09, 12:05pm